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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 941.78 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 941.78 and 604.16 is: 832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 941.78 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/941.78 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 941.78 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 568,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,982.74/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.53

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